Manufacturing Team Lead

Jobtailor; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned operations leader to head 1st-shift Manufacturing and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) in Marana, AZ. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and coordinating personnel and equipment to meet delivery, safety, and productivity goals, while overseeing the release of incoming materials.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant, preferably regulated, experience with 3 years of direct people leadership, Lean/MCI proficiency, and strong problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Science, Engineering/Engineering Technology, or Life Science (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a regulated environment.
• 3 years of direct people leadership experience.
• Quality Control lab experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read engineering blueprints and interpret GD&T symbols.
• Conceptual knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, digital tools, and process workflows.
• Preferred experience utilizing Google Suite.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and documentation skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1st-shift manufacturing and IQC operations.
• Plan and schedule manufacturing and IQC activities, allocating personnel and equipment to meet delivery, safety, and productivity goals
• Oversee inspection and release of incoming materials
• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) Hold and IQC Hold areas
• Partner with Technical Supplier Management, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Metrology to resolve quality issues
• Ensure GMP and QSR compliance
• Maintain training compliance and represent Manufacturing and IQC during audits
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives including standard work, 5S, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis
• Reduce process variation, optimize inspection cycle times, and eliminate waste
• Maintain and analyze operational metrics including Right First Time, material release times, CAPA/nonconformance resolutions, and scrap rates
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor direct reports using servant-leadership principles
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Manufacturing, IQC, Technical Supplier Management, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Metrology

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Control

People Leadership

GMP Compliance

MRP/ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Digital Tools

Process Workflows

Job description

• Lead 1st-shift manufacturing and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) operations
• Plan and schedule manufacturing and IQC activities, allocating personnel and equipment to meet delivery, safety, and productivity goals
• Oversee inspection and release of incoming materials
• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) Hold and IQC Hold areas
• Partner with Technical Supplier Management, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Metrology to resolve quality, component, and technical issues
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality System Regulations (QSR)
• Maintain team training compliance and represent Manufacturing and IQC during internal and external audits
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives including standard work, 5S, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis
• Reduce process variation, optimize inspection cycle times, and eliminate waste
• Maintain and analyze operational metrics including Right First Time performance, material release times, CAPA/nonconformance resolutions, and scrap rates
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor direct reports using servant-leadership principles
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Manufacturing, IQC, Technical Supplier Management, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Metrology

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Science, Engineering/Engineering Technology, or a Life Science discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a regulated industry
• 3 years of direct people leadership experience
• Quality Control lab experience preferred
• Proficiency with Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Ability to read engineering blueprints/part drawings and interpret GD&T symbols
• Conceptual knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, digital tools, and process workflows
• Preferred experience utilizing Google Suite
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and root-cause analysis skills
• High attention to detail and good documentation practices in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of leadership, build cross-functional relationships, and present decision-points effectively
• Proactive self-starter with a team-builder attitude
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and lead direct reports through coaching, open communication, and servant leadership principles

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading manufacturing and Incoming Quality Control operations while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality System Regulations. Proficient in Lean manufacturing methodologies and capable of driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and enhance team performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lean Manufacturing
• Quality Control
• People Leadership
• GMP Compliance
• MRP/ERP Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Manufacturing Operations
• Incoming Quality Control
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Engineering Blueprints Interpretation
• Process Optimization
• Operational Metrics Analysis
• Training Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Documentation Practices
• Material Review Board Management

Soft Skills

• Multi-Tasking
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team-Building
• Proactive Attitude

Industry Keywords

• Regulated Industry
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Quality System Regulations
• Servant Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Google Suite
• Digital Tools
• Process Workflows